Freedom of Information Publication Scheme

Freedom of Information Publication Scheme

This Scheme commits public bodies to make information available to the general public as part of their normal business activities.

Publication Scheme under Freedom of Information Act, 2014

Introduction:

We have published a Publication Scheme concerning the information of the Council in conformity with a Model and Guidelines made by the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform under Section 8 of the Freedom of Information Act, 2014, which commits public bodies to making information available to the general public as part of their normal business activities.

The Scheme came into effect on the 14th April, 2016.

Purpose of Scheme:

The Scheme is designed to facilitate the provision of information to the greatest extent possible, except for information exempted under the Act and, in preparing, reviewing or revising a Publication Scheme, we shall have regard to the public interest in:

(a) allowing public access to information;

(b) the publication of reasons for decisions made;

(c) publishing information of relevance or interest to the general public in relation to our activities and functions generally.

Scheme Format and Access:

The Scheme is web based with links from it to information under six headings as set out below which will be updated as provided for under the Act.

Six Information Sets:

Information is provided under the following six headings:

A. Information About Meath County Council,

B. Services Provided by Meath County Council

C. Decision Making Process

D. Financial Information

E. Procurement

F. Information Routinely Published and Miscellaneous

A.Information about Meath County Council

Who we are and what we do, organisational information , structures, locations and contacts.